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State PSC Preliminary Examination State-Specific Section (Uttar Pradesh) Syllabus

State PSC Preliminary Examination

6
Topics
24
Sub-topics
50
Questions

State-Specific Section (Uttar Pradesh) is one of 10 sections in the State PSC Preliminary Examination syllabus. It has 6 topics and 24 sub-topics, with about 50 questions (100 marks).

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State PSC Preliminary Examination State-Specific Section (Uttar Pradesh): topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    State History

    • Ancient Period: Vedic Kingdoms, Kosala, Kashi, Magadha — Role of the Region
    • Medieval Period: Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Rule in the Region
    • Modern Period: British Rule, Revolt of 1857 in the State, National Movement
    • Post-Independence: Formation of the State, Reorganisation, Key Political Events
  2. 2

    State Geography

    • Physical Divisions: Himalayas (Uttarakhand Region — if applicable), Plains, Plateau
    • River Systems: Major Rivers — Ganga, Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gandak, Sone
    • Climate and Agriculture: Monsoon Patterns, Soils, Major Crops
    • Natural Resources: Minerals, Forests, Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks in the State
  3. 3

    State Economy

    • Gross State Domestic Product: Sectoral Contribution, Growth Trends
    • Agriculture and Allied Sector: Major Crops, Productivity, Irrigation
    • Industries: MSMEs, Industrial Corridors, Major Industrial Estates
    • Infrastructure: Roads, Railways, Power, Urban Infrastructure
  4. 4

    State Culture & Heritage

    • Fairs and Festivals: Kumbh Mela, Ram Navami, Local Festivals
    • Art and Craft: Chikankari, Brassware, Carpet Weaving, Pottery
    • Folk Dances and Music: Kathak, Charkula, Nautanki, Bhojpuri Folk
    • Tourist Destinations: Historical Monuments, Temples, Wildlife Sanctuaries
  5. 5

    State Governance & Administration

    • State Legislature: Composition of Legislative Assembly & Council
    • District Administration: DM, Police, Development Administration
    • Local Self-Government: Panchayati Raj in the State, Urban Local Bodies
    • Public Service Commissions: State PSC, Key Functions
  6. 6

    State Schemes & Policies

    • State Government Flagship Schemes: Key Welfare Programmes
    • Education and Health Schemes: Scholarships, Hospitals, Insurance
    • Social Welfare Schemes: Farmers, Women, Youth, SC/ST Welfare
    • Infrastructure and Industrial Promotion Policies

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What topics are in the State PSC Preliminary Examination State-Specific Section (Uttar Pradesh) syllabus?

State-Specific Section (Uttar Pradesh) for State PSC Preliminary Examination has 6 topics: State History, State Geography, State Economy, State Culture & Heritage, State Governance & Administration and State Schemes & Policies, with 24 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from State-Specific Section (Uttar Pradesh) in State PSC Preliminary Examination?

About 50 questions (100 marks). Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.

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